Fourth Lieutenant '''Kif Kroker''' is an [[Amphibiosan]] working for the [[Democratic Order of Planets]], serving aboard the [[Nimbus]] as first officer to [[Zapp Brannigan]]. Zapp is generally abusive towards Kif, forcing him to do a variety of demeaning tasks, including shaving his armpits, but Kif meekly tolerates this abuse, as he apparently lacks the confidence to defend himself. However, Kif sometimes seeks out advice from Zapp and is called his most loyal officer and best friend. Since [[3003]] he has had [[Kif-Amy relationship|a relationship]] with [[human]] [[Amy Wong]].

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Fourth Lieutenant '''Kif Kroker''' is an [[Amphibiosan]] working for the [[Democratic Order of Planets]], serving aboard the ''[[Nimbus]]'' as first officer to [[Zapp Brannigan]]. Zapp is generally abusive towards Kif, forcing him to do a variety of demeaning tasks, including shaving his armpits, but Kif meekly tolerates this abuse, as he apparently lacks the confidence to defend himself. However, Kif sometimes seeks out advice from Zapp and is called his most loyal officer and best friend. Since [[3003]] he has had [[Kif-Amy relationship|a relationship]] with [[human]] [[Amy Wong]].

== Biography ==

== Biography ==

Kif Kroker has fought in wars against the [[Spheroids]] of [[Spheron 1]] ([[War Is the H-Word|2ACV17]]), the [[Spiderians]] of [[Tarantulon 6]] ([[Three Hundred Big Boys|4ACV16]]), the [[Decapodian Army]] in the [[Decapodian Invasion of Earth]] ([[A Taste of Freedom|4ACV05]]), and in all the [[Omicronians|Omicronian]] invasions of [[Earth]] ([[When Aliens Attack|1ACV12]], [[The Problem with Popplers|2ACV15]], [[Lrrreconcilable Ndndifferences|6ACV11]]). However, he was at one point discharged from the [[DOOP]] when [[Zapp Brannigan]] blamed most of his mistake on him ([[Brannigan, Begin Again|2ACV02]]).

Kif Kroker has fought in wars against the [[Spheroids]] of [[Spheron 1]] ([[War Is the H-Word|2ACV17]]), the [[Spiderians]] of [[Tarantulon 6]] ([[Three Hundred Big Boys|4ACV16]]), the [[Decapodian Army]] in the [[Decapodian Invasion of Earth]] ([[A Taste of Freedom|4ACV05]]), and in all the [[Omicronians|Omicronian]] invasions of [[Earth]] ([[When Aliens Attack|1ACV12]], [[The Problem with Popplers|2ACV15]], [[Lrrreconcilable Ndndifferences|6ACV11]]). However, he was at one point discharged from the [[DOOP]] when [[Zapp Brannigan]] blamed most of his mistake on him ([[Brannigan, Begin Again|2ACV02]]).

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Kif also briefly served as first officer on the ill-fated intergalactic cruise ship [[Titanic]], and, even more briefly, as captain of said vessel after [[Zapp Brannigan]] abandoned his command leaving Kif to go down with the ship. However, Kif managed to evacuate the ship via the escape pods, which is where he first met [[Amy Wong]].

Kif fell in love with [[Amy Wong]] after only a brief meeting with her on the [[Titanic]] ([[A Flight to Remember|1ACV10]]). For a whole year, he was too nervous to speak to Amy, but eventually admitted his feelings for her ([[Amazon Women in the Mood|3ACV01]]). Despite [[Leo and Inez Wong|her parents]]' dislike of him, Amy returned his feelings. Ironically, though, it was them who set Kif and Amy up when Zapp forced the captainship upon him after the vessel crashed. They have been together since their first date ([[Amazon Women in the Mood|3ACV01]]).

Kif fell in love with [[Amy Wong]] after only a brief meeting with her on the [[Titanic]] ([[A Flight to Remember|1ACV10]]). For a whole year, he was too nervous to speak to Amy, but eventually admitted his feelings for her ([[Amazon Women in the Mood|3ACV01]]). Despite [[Leo and Inez Wong|her parents]]' dislike of him, Amy returned his feelings. Ironically, though, it was them who set Kif and Amy up when Zapp forced the captainship upon him after the vessel crashed. They have been together since their first date ([[Amazon Women in the Mood|3ACV01]]).

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=== Trivia ===

=== Trivia ===

*[[Maurice LaMarche]] stated that Kif's voice is a combination of {{w|Jon Lovitz}} and {{w|Truman Capote}}.

*[[Maurice LaMarche]] stated that Kif's voice is a combination of {{w|Jon Lovitz}} and {{w|Truman Capote}}.

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*Kif is featured on one of the discs of ''[[Futurama: The Complete Collection 1999-2009|The Complete Collection 1999-2009]]''.

*Although Kif is somewhat like an amphibian, he is apparently capable of growing stubble ([[Brannigan, Begin Again|2ACV02]]).

*Although Kif is somewhat like an amphibian, he is apparently capable of growing stubble ([[Brannigan, Begin Again|2ACV02]]).

*Kif has no bones, but is supported by a system of fluid filled bladders.

*Kif has no bones, but is supported by a system of fluid filled bladders.

Fourth Lieutenant Kif Kroker is an Amphibiosan working for the Democratic Order of Planets, serving aboard the Nimbus as first officer to Zapp Brannigan. Zapp is generally abusive towards Kif, forcing him to do a variety of demeaning tasks, including shaving his armpits, but Kif meekly tolerates this abuse, as he apparently lacks the confidence to defend himself. However, Kif sometimes seeks out advice from Zapp and is called his most loyal officer and best friend. Since 3003 he has had a relationship with humanAmy Wong.

Kif also briefly served as first officer on the ill-fated intergalactic cruise ship Titanic, and, even more briefly, as captain of said vessel after Zapp Brannigan abandoned his command leaving Kif to go down with the ship. However, Kif managed to evacuate the ship via the escape pods, which is where he first met Amy Wong.

Kif fell in love with Amy Wong after only a brief meeting with her on the Titanic (1ACV10). For a whole year, he was too nervous to speak to Amy, but eventually admitted his feelings for her (3ACV01). Despite her parents' dislike of him, Amy returned his feelings. Ironically, though, it was them who set Kif and Amy up when Zapp forced the captainship upon him after the vessel crashed. They have been together since their first date (3ACV01).

Character Description

Personality

Kif Kroker is a nervous and selfconscious individual who suffers from lack of confidence. He is submissive towards Zapp Brannigan, even though Zapp frequently has him do humiliating things. Kif seems like the ideal candidate for General of the DOOP Army, however, he often gets the blame when Zapp makes a mistake and has the credit taken from him by Zapp when he suceeds. However, when under the influence of alcohol, he finds Zapp's statements to be extremely funny.

Friendships and relationships

Zapp Brannigan

Zapp Brannigan considers Kif to be his closest friend and most loyal officer, and he even tried to comfort Kif after discovering he was in love with Amy Wong, though with very limited success. Kif has been known to insult Zapp behind his back, and despite being rather submissive towards Zapp, Kif once punched Zapp in the stomach after discovering he and Amy had had a brief sexual relationship (TBWABB).

Age

Kif is thought to be at least 55 years old, counting his 20 years as a tadpole, his childhood, long enough in the DOOP Army to become a lieutenant, and the 10 years of the show. Part of this is speculation, though.

Amy: But my doctoral exam is in ten minutes! On Mars! [She runs out of bed but steps on something.] Eww! Kif, did you yack on the floor?Kif: [The green puddle Amy stepped on grows a mouth, it is Kif.] Yes, I did.